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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1916
Page
2
Nashville merchant G W Hogan credits natural Vitalitas for restoring sleep and health after years of insomnia. He reports five hours of solid rest and improved nerves at age 73, claiming the tonic is safe and beneficial for many ailments. Vitalitas is advertised as a spring health aid available at Summer's Drug Store and through druggists.
The newspaper lists the Twin Majestic vaudeville program at Grand Beds tonight with Harry Houdini and five other acts in a comedy and theatrical attraction lineup.
Grand Opera house manager Weis books a one day return showing of D W Griffiths The Birth of Texas or The Martyrs of the Alamo at the Grand Theatre on Thursday February 3. The film traces the Alamo battle and San Antonio early days with a Keystone comedy Saved by Wireless and a long continuous program from 10 am to 11 30 pm.
F A Vanderlip president of National City Bank of New York and Union Pacific director toured San Antonio with Mrs Vanderlip and A R Atkinson touring missions Fort Sam Houston and other sights. He praised city improvements and paving, backed a 1918 exposition as Pan American, and noted his insurance holdings. He viewed a police sergeant’s home scene after a bombing incident and referenced broader war news from Paris and Athens.
A Paris air raid drops about a dozen bombs, killing and injuring residents. A bomb penetrates a thick wall and creates a cave in while another wrecks a six story building, burying ten in debris. A crowd gathers as forensic teams inspect a 600 pound unexploded device. President Poincare and officials observe the scene amid foggy conditions.
A keyed list shows numerous travelers staying at three San Antonio hotels the Gunter the Menger and the St Anthony including Mr and Mrs H A Meow Bee ville Tex Mr F Ruechi St Louis Mo W Olsen Houston Tex William J Lyman Dallas Tex H J Clifford Dallas Tex J Prat Jr Laredo Tex W E Woody Fort Worth Tex J W Marshall Brownwood Tex Mr Lates H Pence Kansas City Mo A C Swanson Brownsville Tex E S Robinson Dallas Tex W J Jones Jenison Tex Mr and Mrs Z J Connaughton Asbury Park N J W Miller Edinburg Tex among new arrivals and guests at the noted hotels.
Dr Ferdinand Sonneborn president of L Sonneborn Sons Inc visited San Antonio on a Sunday inspection to consider expanding facilities if the outlook remains favorable. He praised the city and region’s development while noting the Amalie lubricants brand marketed locally by Sonneborn Bros and accompanied by H J Cohn and Raymond Keller.
President Wilson maintains his stance on Americans traveling aboard merchant ships of belligerents. Secretary Tumulty denies a published claim that he favors barring citizens from such vessels. The trip includes stops in Chicago and Cleveland with speeches urging preparedness and a strengthened national defense.
A huge crowd in Waukegan and nearby towns welcomed President Wilson on a five minute stop at 11 o’clock. About 2000 school children waved flags as Wilson urged military preparedness and national defense, then escorted Mrs. Wilson onto the train.
A large crowd greeted President Wilson in Kenosha Wisconsin as he arrived for a brief appearance. He delivered a short speech and was loudly cheered before his train proceeded to Milwaukee at 11 31.
Burglars entered H. Elliott’s home at 319 Cedar street Sunday night and took four gold rings and a bracelet. Two dollars in change and fruit vanished from Charles Schmidt’s residence at 823 West Delaware street. A trunk was stolen from the rear of a saloon near San Pedro springs park on Saturday night after a forced window entry. Fred Hoechten reported his horse and buggy stolen from Crockett street near St Mary’s street Sunday night.
The report details rising floodwaters in the Mississippi Valley with authorities noting over 700 people fleeing towns mostly Black residents. Arkansas towns including Fort Smith and Pine Estuff face record highs as backwaters flood streets and rail lines. Convicts work to reinforce levees at Cummins and a pumping station is out of commission as rain continues.
Four midwest states endure heavy rain and rising rivers. In Eastern Arkansas towns like Newport and Watson face floods, residents abandon homes, levees are reinforced, and Newport may dynamite a reservoir to divert floodwaters. Rescue boats are sought for districts overwhelmed by White and Arkansas rivers joining the Mississippi.
A north wind moved into Dallas from the Northwest and forecast lows near 20 above zero for North Texas. The Trinity River is receding and flood danger has eased, though river bottoms remain covered with overflow.
San Diego announces a hundred thousand dollars is needed immediately to aid flood sufferers in Otay San Luis Rey and Tia Juana valleys. Dams Morena Cuyamaca Sweetwater held. thousands homeless, 34 dead. Army and Navy guard against looting and assist rescues as relief shipments move in.
Mississippi River crest near 31.2 feet with a rise of 1.12 feet in twelve hours. Meramec and Des Peres rivers overflowed, flooding lowlands south of St Louis and valley regions. Illinois River breaks flooded Jersey County prompting farmer evacuations while communications within sixty miles suffer and recover.
Mrs. Molly Dunn aged 64 wife of William Dunn died at her home 626 Sherman Street in San Antonio after a long illness. She was born in Niagara Falls Canada and lived in San Antonio thirty years. Survived by husband two sons Harry Dunn Big Springs and Charles Dunn San Antonio three daughters Lydia McGee Mabel Noble and Bertha De Lane a sister Lydia E Willard and many grandchildren. Funeral from home Tuesday at 3 pm with services at St Patrick's Church at 3:30 and interment in St Mary's Cemetery.
The body of Reese Wilson, 58, was found in a room of his home at 615 West Russell Place shortly after 7 am Monday. Death came from a throat wound. A native of Selma Alabama, he edited papers in Center Point and Lockhart before investing in a local printing company. Survived by his widow. Funeral plans not announced.
On Monday the clerk's office saw a busy rush as residents sought final naturalization ahead of the May term. Petitioners from Frederick Julius Levy of Hamburg Germany to Nice Thines of Sulzbach Germany presented filings before noon, under the rule requiring 90 days prior notice.
El Paso grand jury meets to take up the case of J D White the American customs inspector who killed Francisco Perez a Mexican at Ysleta White is at liberty on bail and has declared Perez fired first
Weather dispatch from WGELO Texas dated January 31 reports hail and light rain with rapid temperature fall noted in San Angelo area.
On Monday the last day to pay poll taxes many voters queued before Bitter County Collector’s office. By 9 am over 300 crowded the office. about 1000 polls paid in the morning with more expected. The office stays open until midnight but no payments after 12. Total paid by noon neared 18 000 with county voting strength seen near 19 500 to 20 000.
Advertisement touts FERRILINE Tasteless Syrup of Quinine as the original reliable option that avoids nausea and nervousness. It claims it suits both children and adults unable to take ordinary Quinine and urges asking for the 2 ounce original package at 25 cents.
Delegates discuss underground silos in Frio county boosting storage and farmer adoption. Co M Collier outlines a three-year rotation plan using corn, cotton, cowpeas, peanuts, and beans with October soil breaking and harrowing. The meeting previews a Monday-Tuesday program on grain sorghum blight.
An advertisement extols Jad Salts as a harmless inexpensive remedy to flush clogged kidneys, reduce urine acid irritation, and prevent bladder and kidney-related ailments. It claims four ounces daily in water before breakfast restores kidney activity and is sold by local druggists to prevent serious health issues.
The schedule shows talks on mildew in cantaloupes pastures hog arrangements and seed sourcing with speakers Blodgett Kloppenburg McDowell Caldwell McLelland Lown and volunteers. The event includes sessions on diversification seed selection legume crops and soil humus with attendees from the US Department of Agriculture and Texas A and M extension officials.
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